Styling · Fitted, not stuck on
Body kits and styling
Aggressive aero or subtle OEM+. Kits are sourced, test-fitted, painted and installed with the same care as the factory, so the panel gaps stay even.
What it is
A body kit changes the car's shape: front splitters, side skirts, rear diffusers, lips and aero packages, up to bumper conversions and wide-body kits. A facelift conversion brings an earlier car up to the look of the newer model.
The difference between a kit that looks right and one that looks added on is the fitting. We test-fit every piece, adjust it, paint-match it in our own booth and only then fix it to the car, checking gaps as we go.
Styling also covers the cabin: custom steering wheels, paddle shifters, and headlight, tail-light and ambient lighting upgrades.
Who it is for
- Owners who want an OEM+ look that could have come from the factory
- Earlier cars being brought up to the facelift model
- Builds planned with carbon, wheels or a tune
How the job runs
Consultation
We agree the look, the parts and the finish, and show you similar work where we have it.
Sourcing and checking
Parts are ordered for your exact model and checked for fit and material quality on arrival.
Test fit
Everything is offered up to the car before paint, and adjusted until the gaps are right.
Paint
Painted parts are prepared and sprayed in our booth to match your car's paint code.
Fitting
Parts are fitted to the mounting points, and panel gaps and alignment are checked.
Check and handover
The car is inspected under the light and in daylight before it is marked ready.
What goes on the car
We name the exact product, its specification and its warranty in writing on your estimate, so you know what is going on the car before you approve the work.
Options
Aftercare
- Low splitters and lips need care on speed breakers and ramps.
- Protect painted kit parts with film or a coating, just like the rest of the car.
- Ask us to check fixings after the first few weeks of driving.
What it will not do
- Some conversions need parts that are slow to import.
- Lower kits reduce ground clearance; we will tell you what your car will clear.
- Lighting changes must stay within what is road-legal.
The builds
Photographed in the workshop. New builds go up on Instagram first, often while the car is still in the bay.Latest work on Instagram, @upshiftautos →All builds →
Questions
Body kits and styling, asked and answered.
ABS, fibreglass or carbon: which should I choose?
ABS and polypropylene flex without cracking and are how most factory parts are made; they suit road cars. Fibreglass is cheaper but brittle. Carbon is light and looks the part but costs most. We recommend by how the car is used.
Will the kit match my paint?
Painted parts are sprayed in our own booth to your car's paint code and checked against the car in daylight before fitting.
What is a facelift conversion?
It updates an earlier car to the look of the facelifted model, usually bumpers, lights and trim. It is quoted after we check parts availability for your exact car.
Can you fit a custom steering wheel?
Yes. We have fitted custom wheels in carbon, leather and Alcantara, including ones with LED shift lights. Airbag and function compatibility is checked for your car first.